1966 World Cup: Ghost Goal and Pelé's Surprise

The 1966 World Cup in England was marked by exciting events, including the English national team winning its only world title, intense refereeing controversies surrounding the "phantom" goal in the final, as well as unusual incidents such as the theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy and its subsequent discovery by a dog. Additionally, North Korea participated and amazed the world, while Brazil’s legendary Pelé was injured. The tournament also saw the appearance of the first official mascot and introduced changes to refereeing rules and testing procedures. The championship experienced protests from African nations against FIFA’s decisions, along with numerous surprises and historic results that remain vivid in football history.

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